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Lower Plate of a Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lower Plate of a Bascinet by Master of the Liturgical implements. The object is a rusted, curved piece of metal with a rough, weathered appearance. It has a rectangular base that curves up to form four sides, the sides are of unequal length. The metal is thick and has a rough texture. There are jagged edges at the top of the piece. The surface is covered in rust and has darker and lighter patches. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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